Esslemont in the 1930s

Esslemont Station was one of the few two storey station buildings on the Line. Because of its isolated position accommodation for the agent was incorporated in the building. Between 1926 and 1946 James Watson was the Porter in Charge at Esslemont, his daughter Annie still lives in Ellon and brought these photographs along to an event held in Ellon Library to launch 'Walking the Line: A curious Walker's Guide to the Formartine Buchan Way'.

Porter in Charge James Watson standing in the doorway of the waiting room at Esslemont, probably in the 1920s. Note the station name  above the doorway.

Annie's parents and dog Flossie on the station platform in the 1930s.

Photograph taken during the 1930s showing James Watson Porter in charge from 1926-1946 standing in the doorway of the station house with his wife and daughter Annie. The house was so close to the line that it shook when trains passed through the station. The station closed completely on 15th September 1952.